So I have lurked here for quite a while gathering ideas for diy projects. When I decided to make myself a new hammock I decided to change up my suspension system too. I need advice on tree straps/huggers.
I am trying to decide how long to take the straps, and am looking for recommendations. I have 25ft of spider-poly to work with.
Straps will connect to a UCR suspension (probably via soft shackle). I am originally from the pacific northwest, but currently live in Japan. If possible a length that would work for both locations would be ideal. I use my hammock mostly for backpacking in the PNW, but will probably use it more for car camping in Japan.
Original goals for this hammock set up were:
1) Lighter than my original (really not hard, and already accomplished...)
2) Minimal metal hardware
3) No knots in the field. (I can tie knots. I can even tie complicated knots. On my couch with YouTube and step by step instructions. But after a day of hiking, cold & wet or being devoured by mosquitoes? I tend toward expedience if not always smart...)
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